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Garcia and Mendez Debut Comic Series

by John Wroblewski

Oct 20, 2024

Aimee Garcia

Actress Aimee Garcia and author and screenwriter AJ Mendez returned to Challengers Comics to debut their new comic series. The event drew hundreds to see the unveiling on the Near North Side of Chicago.

Known for her roles on television’s George Lopez and Vegas, Chicago native and Northwestern grad Garcia previously worked with transplanted Chicagoan Mendez on a few projects. An advocate for mental health awareness, Mendez’s memoir, Crazy Is My Superpower, debuted at No. 10 on The New York Times Best Seller list. Since forming their writing partnership in 2019, the pair has remained busy breaking down barriers for women and those of all ethnicities.

AJ Mendez

AJ Mendez

Aimee Garcia

Aimee Garcia

The new comic series, Day of the Dead Girl, centers on coroner Sam Castillo and her spiritual mother, Ana, working together to find the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead festival. It’s a tale of suspense and the supernatural, with a little humor and thought-provoking situations between two main characters.comics

Opened in 2008, Challengers Comics owners Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush bring more than 60 years of comics retail experience. Their goal is simple: to bring the same wonder and awe of comics to the store experience. Sidekicks is a dedicated space for youngsters to read and have fun. The owners really work hard at making each visit an experience, which is why it is the best comics store in the area.

— John Wroblewski, online writer

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